{"title":"Bart van Es","description":"\u003cp\u003eBart van Es is a distinguished author renowned for his insightful and compelling narratives in the realm of biography and memoir. His work brilliantly intertwines personal history with larger historical contexts, providing a poignant exploration of past and present connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThe Cut Out Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, a deeply moving memoir that delves into the brave story of a young Jewish girl in the Netherlands during World War II. This poignant narrative not only recounts an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience but also reflects on themes of identity, family, and the lingering shadows of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVan Es's unique blend of thorough research and empathetic storytelling makes his books indispensable reads for those who appreciate thought-provoking narratives that illuminate the human experience through the lens of personal history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cut-out-girl-by-bart-van-es-9780241978726","title":"The Cut Out Girl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA harrowing true story about a young girl's struggle to survive Nazi persecution, and a man's attempt to unveil his family's secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last time Lien saw her parents was in the Hague, where she was collected at the door by a stranger and taken away to be hidden from the Nazis. She was raised by her foster family as one of their own, but a falling out after the war put an end to their relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat was her side of the story, Bart van Es—a grandson of the couple who looked after Lien—wondered? What really happened during the war, and after? So began an investigation that would consume and transform both Bart's life and Lien's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an astonishing portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive war, and her powerful, tumultuous, and painful ties with her foster family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380088099052,"sku":"9780241978726","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3500803482274.jpg?v=1744841180"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bart-van-es.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}